Allahabad High Court continues tough stance on construction along Ganga

Development authority fails to give clear answers on fate of development in the river’s inviolate zone

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Supreme Court orders removal of illegal residential colony from Corbett

Colony land, meant to be a temporary habitation, had been affecting movement of animals in the forest

No need to make cellphone tower radiation norms more stringent, says government panel

Committee appointed on court's directions dismisses concerns over health impacts of EMF radiations, but calls for more studies on it

'Give people viable option'

Activists, spiritual leaders and officials say ban on idol immersions in rivers and lakes can work only if people are offered alternatives

Soor Sarovar bird sanctuary in peril

SC: Farmers, not banks, have first right over proceeds from sugar sales

Apex court confirms Allahabad High Court order, citing concerns over farmer suicides due to non-recovery of dues

CBI gets tough on rural health mission scam in Uttar Pradesh

How Central funds meant for upgrading healthcare facilities are siphoned off

Courts act to protect floodplains

Centre dithers on banning encroachment in river zones

Union Budget 2018: Merely increasing funds for Clean Ganga will not ensure results

A CAG report had said underutilised funds and an absence of a long-term plan affecting rejuvenation of Ganga

IAS officer was punished for taking on SP leaders involved in sand mining

Greater Noida village refutes Uttar Pradesh government's claim that Durga Shakti Nagpal's actions created communal tension

Kumbh: time to come clean

Idol immersions after Durga Puja leave rivers polluted yet again

Central Pollution Control Board guidelines and court directions are yet to achieve the desired result of keeping rivers and lakes free of …

River flood plains remain go zones

Environment ministry dithers on notification seeking to regulate construction activities in flood plains

Can faith heal?

Billed as the largest gathering of humanity in recorded history, Maha Kumbh has commenced in Allahabad. Over the next few weeks, pilgrims will …

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Road to disaster

Fertile land is up for grabs in western Uttar Pradesh. Private developers are acquiring it to build apartments, industries, IT institutes, and …